Consultant Vascular Surgeon

NHS; Bodelwyddan; Remote; GBP 114,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board wishes to appoint a full-time substantive Consultant Vascular Surgeon to join the existing team of eight Consultant Vascular Surgeons who provide the service across North Wales.

The post is a combination of replacement and expansion, in part arising as a result of a move to increase provision of surgical services at our spoke sites. The successful candidate will form part of a rota consisting of 1 week in 8 as VCOW and 1 night in 8 on call overnight.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Specialist Registration in a major surgical specialty (e.g. Vascular Surgery)
• An appropriate higher Vascular Surgical qualification
• MD or other higher degree
• Specialist Registration in Vascular Surgery
• CESR/ Portfolio Pathway applicants must have GMC Specialist Registration at the point of application

Responsibilities

• work collaboratively with Consultant colleagues, as appropriate, to provide specialist services at the designated hospitals, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness
• have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in liaison with Consultant colleagues and for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan (as amended from time to time).
• be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. If appropriate the post holder will be named in the contracts of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
• be required to participate in continuing medical education in ways which are acceptable to the Educational Lead, Educational Director of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, and the Chief Executive Officer.
• be required to participate in, and contribute to, Clinical Audit in line with the Health Board’s policy on the implementation of Clinical Governance.
• participate in the North Wales Vascular Network on-call rota.

Skills

Teamwork

Teaching/education

Communication skills

Counselling skills

Multidisciplinary working

Organisation

Education

GMC Specialist Registration in Vascular Surgery

MD or other higher degree

Higher vascular surgical qualification

CESR/Portfolio Pathway applicants must have GMC Specialist Registration

Job description

Main area Vascular Surgery Grade Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (Up to an additional two programmed activities of DCC, for a total of twelve sessions.) Job ref 050-YGC-VASC-1026

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Town Bodelwyddan Salary £114,099 - £166,585 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 11/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 11/12/2026

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Job overview

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board wishes to appoint a full-time substantive Consultant Vascular Surgeon to join the existing team of eight Consultant Vascular Surgeons who provide the service across North Wales.

The post is a combination of replacement and expansion, in part arising as a result of a move to increase provision of surgical services at our spoke sites.

The successful candidates will form part of a rota consisting of 1 week in 8 as Vascular Consultant of the Week (VCOW) and 1 night in 8 on call overnight.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants who are successful at shortlisting will be invited to attend a Stakeholder Interview and an Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC) Interview on 11th December 2026.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Duties
The post holder will:

• work collaboratively with Consultant colleagues, as appropriate, to provide specialist services at the designated hospitals, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness
• have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in liaison with Consultant colleagues and for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan (as amended from time to time).
• be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. If appropriate the post holder will be named in the contracts of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
• be required to participate in continuing medical education in ways which are acceptable to the Educational Lead, Educational Director of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, and the Chief Executive Officer.
• be required to participate in, and contribute to, Clinical Audit in line with the Health Board’s policy on the implementation of Clinical Governance.
• participate in the North Wales Vascular Network on-call rota.

In collaboration with consultant colleagues within the Network, prospective cover arrangements will be required during periods of planned leave.

Working for our organisation

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales’s largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20, 000 staff.

BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services for the population of North Wales, across three acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.

The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Specialist Registration in a major surgical specialty e.g. Vascular Surgery, General Surgery or Cardiothoracic Surgery or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview. CESR/ Portfolio Pathway applicants must have GMC Specialist Registration at the point of application
• An appropriate higher Vascular Surgical qualification
• MD or other higher degree
• Specialist Registration in Vascular Surgery

Experience

• Broad training in Vascular Surgery
• Broad Vascular Surgery experience
• Experience in management of Vascular Trauma
• Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
• Experience of delivering postgraduate teaching
• Fellowship in Vascular Surgery
• Experience in EVAR, and other endovascular interventions
• Evidence of management training
• Experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team

Skills and Abilities

• Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
• Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors
• Counselling skills
• Up-to-date with current practices in Vascular Surgery
• Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
• Ability to communicate effectively; written, oral and interpersonally
• Evidence of ability to build working relationships with colleagues
• Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes

Audit and Research

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice. Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
• Active research interests
• Evidence of initiating, progressing, and concluding research projects with publication

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service
• Ability to work flexibly in response to the changing needs of the service
• Ability to fulfil the duties of the post
• Aligns own values with those of the Health Board
• Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Mr Laszlo Papp Job title Consultant Vascular Surgeon Email address [e-mail] Additional information

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